Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurological Surgery Residency program at Loyola Medicine is a seven-year residency designed to develop future leaders in neurosurgery. Approved to accept one to two residents each year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), the program offers extensive clinical training, an opportunity for translational research, and the support of expert faculty. Residents are trained in various neurosurgical practices across notable institutions, such as Loyola University Medical Center, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital. The program emphasizes education, patient care, and research to prepare graduates for independent practice and fellowship opportunities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Neurological Surgery Residency program at Loyola Medicine does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) in the eligibility criteria or application process. However, the program accepts one or two positions per year from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which may implicitly include IMG applicants. Moreover, the residency provides significant clinical exposure and a pathway towards attaining fellowship positions, which could benefit IMGs pursuing advanced training.
Categorical Positions
1
Categorical Positions (detail)
Loyola offers a seven-year (PGY 1-7) residency program approved to accept one or two positions per year from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Program Website
Address
Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, Maguire Center, Room 1900, Maywood, IL 60153
Program Director
Anand Germanwala, MD, FAANS
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Current Residents
Overview
The Neurological Surgery Residency currently enrolls one or two PGY-1 residents per year, focusing on training them in clinical neurosurgery across various affiliated hospitals, fostering independence as they progress through their residency training.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The seven-year curriculum encompasses the breadth of clinical neurosurgery and provides opportunities for basic and translational research.
Application
Application process available through the website; specific details are found under 'How to Apply.'
# of Locations
3
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for independent practice and successfully obtaining fellowship positions post-residency. Graduating residents are capable of pursuing fellowships in various subspecialties, although specific fellowships offered or pursued by recent graduates are not detailed in the document.
Resident Life
Overview
The Neurological Surgery Residency at Loyola Medicine offers a seven-year residency program focused on training future leaders in the field and includes multiple approved training sites for practical experience.
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# of Years of Program
7
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides dedicated time for basic and translational research, and graduates are capable of independent practice.
PGY-1 Salary
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